Preview Rd 10, WCE vs Saints 4:40pm AEST Optus Stadium

[Ducky Tie]

Very surprised at no Clark or Jones. Ross backing in youth. I like it. Expecting Phillipou to go into the midfield and one of Garcia/Box to not be in the 22.

 

[Saintbloke]

I just want Pou in the midfield

Pou is not a midfielder, and like Nas and Sincs, is a skilled player who can be swung through the midfield here and there, but in his case, better off in the forward half.

 

[The Jack]

IN - Angus McLennan, Mason Wood, Tobie Travaglia, ArieSchoenmaker, Harry Boyd
OUT - Dougal Howard (Injured), Liam Stocker (Injured)

McLennan and Wood named on field. We are screwed in defence.

Yuk. Was Stocker on the injured list? I don’t believe so. You watch. Long term stress injury.

 

[Ads734]

interesting no Jones…

 

[botts]

Interesting squad

 

[Ads734]

Pou is not a midfielder, and like Nas and Sincs, is a skilled player who can be swung through the midfield here and there, but in his case, better off in the forward half.

Yes he is. Lol. He showed that last year. He was borderline our best player in the last month. The games against,

Adelaide
BL
Sydney
carlton

 

[Saintbloke]

Yes he is. Lol. He showed that last year. He was borderline our best player in the last month. The games against,

Adelaide
BL
Sydney
carlton

A skilled player who can be swung through the midfield, did some nice things, but didn't dominate any games. Next year may be his big season.

 

[Plugger35]

Yuk. Was Stocker on the injured list? I don’t believe so. You watch. Long term stress injury.

Usually our injuries end up being worst case scenario so that foot soreness will turn into a stress fracture and he's out indefinitely.

 

[AirWinmar]

Shame we've put a line through Heath. I like the lad. 17 disposals playing key forward and relief ruck for Sandy in slippery conditions last week wasn't a bad effort and actually knows how to tap it in the general direction of our mids, but let's give Boyd a crack

 

[AirWinmar]

Yuk. Was Stocker on the injured list? I don’t believe so. You watch. Long term stress injury.

They tried to, but Ross said foot soreness wasn't an injury back in 88

 

[PoppedCorn]

I'm genuinely interested in hearing what people think about this - from my view his pressure act and tackling stats are also very ordinary, and he's rarely ever defending 1v1 or intercepting.

What does he bring to the team every week that makes him an automatic selection? I love his endeavour but he wouldn't be getting a game at any serious club at the moment.

ask the coach

you seem to be flogging this horse fairly hard even thou most are disagreeing

 

[Broski]

Usually our injuries end up being worst case scenario so that foot soreness will turn into a stress fracture and he's out indefinitely.

Knowing our luck there will be a statement tomorrow morning saying his foot has been amputated.

 

[Sab22]

Pou is not a midfielder, and like Nas and Sincs, is a skilled player who can be swung through the midfield here and there, but in his case, better off in the forward half.

you’re right, he’s a half back who has potential to be a midfielder. Cofffield 2.0

 

[pebblesofsand]

Shame we've put a line through Heath. I like the lad. 17 disposals playing key forward and relief ruck for Sandy in slippery conditions last week wasn't a bad effort and actually knows how to tap it in the general direction of our mids, but let's give Boyd a crack

Yeah - its weird - pursue a youth policy, even if they don't have a right foot (Garcia), play like headless chook (Windhager), struggle for possessions Collard, have absolutely no impact (Keeler) but Heath never gets a look in even when we desperately need some height in the fwd half.


Guess it means they can't be proved wrong.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Pou not a midfielder now. Forum continues to plumb new depths.

 

[Ads734]

A skilled player who can be swung through the midfield, did some nice things, but didn't dominate any games. Next year may be his big season.

Sydney he did dominate imo.

Also was our classiest player against the crows in the wet. Like idk what you want from him…

 

[Train12]

Regarding Pou not a midfielder ….

 

[Joffaboy]

Pou not a midfielder now. Forum continues to plumb new depths.

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If it wasn't for Pou mid season we wouldn't have won a couple of games, therefore we missed out in Langford.

Can go with Higgins

 

[wannabewinner]

Very surprised at no Clark or Jones. Ross backing in youth. I like it. Expecting Phillipou to go into the midfield and one of Garcia/Box to not be in the 22.

Clark must have his cards marked. Probably out for a 3rd rounder at the end of the season.

 

[Rogue Warrior]

Clark must have his cards marked. Probably out for a 3rd rounder at the end of the season.

He’ll be back. They may be exercising some good judgement for once and building some match fitness before bringing him in. You’d have to think Clark and Butler may be back next week.

 

[Teflon]

He’ll be back. They may be exercising some good judgement for once and building some match fitness before bringing him in. You’d have to think Clark and Butler may be back next week.

Yep in Melb think so too
Clark was good in vfl his contest round the ball stuff under rated

 

[aidansbonor]

Can anyone tell me more about how Tauru is going at training?

It would be much appreciated as you can probably tell by my profile pic

now thinking about it I might fly up to Alice Springs for his debut

 

[Southeastsainter]

Pou not being a midfielder might be the dumbest thing I’ve read on bigfooty and there’s been plenty. I’m convinced people just say things to be different sometimes. If you don’t watch footy don’t share awful opinions!

 

[Plugger35]

I can understand Jones being thrown on the scrapheap but I hope we aren't doing the same with Clark, he still has a lot to offer.

He might be slow but he is quick with his skills and helps us win clearances which we need and we won't get much for him now.

The time to trade hm was a couple of years ago when he still had some trade value.

 

[jwint43]

I can understand Jones being thrown on the scrapheap but I hope we aren't doing the same with Clark, he still has a lot to offer.

He might be slow but he is quick with his skills and helps us win clearances which we need and we won't get much for him now.

The time to trade hm was a couple of years ago when he still had some trade value.

I think it's more a case of letting him build up fitness and confidence rather than throwing him back in. Plus the big trip. He's best 22 and is a difference maker in our midfield when fit.